Sich erlaufen. Pilgern als Identitätsstärkung

Against the background of an unexpected upswing in pilgrimages, this article states the thesis that pilgrimage enables a strengthening of one’s identity. In addition, the problem of a fragmented and indefinite identity is sketched, with reference to Zygmunt Bauman. In contrast stands a model of identity (connected with Albrecht Grçzinger) in which one contributes to a tradition in which one already is situated. In its main part, the article investigates the various factors of pilgrimage that contribute to this process of gaining one’s identity. Thus, a route frequented as much as theWay of St. James forms an already patterned space that offers the pilgrim traditioned roles to adopt. Walking, as a characteristic element of pilgrimage, is interpreted as physically generating and distinctively opening the space in which pilgrims understand themselves in the world. It also can be shown how walking as a form of physical being that leads from an instrumental relationship to one’s body to an immediate being in living one’s life, conveys certainty about one’s self and the world, activates one’s potential to overcome challenges, and provides self-empowerment. The author makes a strong case for a definition of pilgrimage oriented to an understanding of the hardship of crossing a foreign land, which is an image of a goal-oriented understanding of existence. The resulting poles of self-assurance and self-estrangement in pilgrimage are, in connection with Wilhelm Gräb, interpreted as an expression of a truly known but at the same time distanced self-understanding. Pilgrimage is therefore a form of physical self-interpretation in which people learn to view and be aware of their self-familiarity. Finally, against the background of this representation, criteria are elaborated for organizing a pilgrimage journey that is conducive to identity.

Towns of New England and old England, Ireland and Scotland : connecting links between cities and towns of New England and those of the same name in England, Ireland and Scotland : containing narratives, descriptions, and many views, some done from old prints : also much matter pertaining to the founders and settlers of New England and to their memorials on both sides of the Atlantic /

"Written to commemorate the tercentenary of the landing of the Pilgrims."

Christ Carrying the Cross, with the Crucifixion; The Resurrection, with the Pilgrims of Emmaus

Gerard David; 2 ft. 10 1/64 in.x 10 63/64 in. (left); 2 ft. 10 1/64 in.x 10 63/64 in. (right), painted surfaces; oil on oak panel

The Resurrection, with the Pilgrims of Emmaus

Gerard David; 2 ft. 10 1/64 in.x 10 63/64 in. (painted surface); oil on oak panel

The proceedings by the state of Connecticut in commemoration of the tercentenary anniversary of landing of the pilgrims on Plymouth rock, 1620-1920.

Simeon E. Baldwin, chairman.

The United States and the war : addresses /

Editorial note -- Introduction, by the editor -- Proceedings at the luncheon of th Pennsylvania Society: Address of Rear-Admiral R. E. Peary. Note from the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt [facsimile]. Address by the Hon. J. M. Beck. Verdun menu [facsimile] -- Proceedings at the luncheon of the Pilgrims in London: Address by Viscount Bryce. Address by the Hon. J. M. Beck -- An American advocate [editorial from "London daily telegraph"].

Poems and plays,

vol. I. The present hour. New poems for "The present hour". Lincoln cnetenary ode. Uriel, and other poems. The Sistine eve, and other poems.--vol. II. The Cantebury pilgrims. Jeanne d'Arc. Sappho and Phaon. The sacrecrow Mater.

Catalogue of the historical collection and pictures in Pilgrim hall, Plymouth.

Mode of access: Internet.

Hints to pilgrims /

Essays originally appeared in The Century magazine, The Yale review, The Atlantic monthly and The Literary review.

Realities and ideals; social, political, literary and artistic.

Partly republished from various sources.

The Spirit of the pilgrims.

Mode of access: Internet.

A History of the Puritans and the Pilgrim fathers. The Puritans in England / The Pilgrim fathers

Mode of access: Internet.

THE TWO PILGRIMS

Mode of access: Internet.

The landing of the pilgrims. [music] : a cantata for mixed voices, op. 135 /

Duration: ca. 15 min.

The picture of the embarcation of the Pilgrims from Delft-Haven, in Holland;

Text by John Robinson.